The degree of Master of Surgery shall be awarded for an original contribution of merit adding to the knowledge and understanding of surgery.
A candidate shall submit a thesis supported by published work, if any, or
published work alone which he/she desires to have examined.
The degree incurs a fee of $3700, payable at the time of submission of the
thesis/published works.
A candidate for the degree of Master of Surgery shall:
(a) not less than five years prior to applying for admission to candidature
have qualified for the degree of Bachelor of Surgery at this university or
Bachelor of Surgery in another university recognised by the faculty board and,
unless the faculty board resolves otherwise, have held an appointment in the
university for a period of not less than two years, and
(b) since qualifying for the degree of Bachelor of Surgery have been
substantially engaged in the practice and study of surgery or in scientific
work which, in the opinion of the faculty board, is relevant to the practice of
surgery.
Inquiries should be directed to the manager (research and graduate programs), Ms Karen McConologue, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Victoria 3800, telephone (03) 9905 4313, email karen.mcconologue@med.monash.edu.au. Website http://www.med.monash.edu.au/pgrad/research/18.
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